
Program for Future Environmental Scientists and Stewards
Our application has closed, thank you to everyone that applied - stay tuned for ProFESS 2025!
About ProFESS
Applications for Summer 2024 ProFESS are now closed for this summer, but please read the overview for our program in preparation for 2025! :
LandHealth's ProFESS is an 8 to 10-week initiative that seeks to empower high school students (8th-12th) to become future environmental scientists and stewards, through on-the-ground lessons in natural history, watershed health, urban ecology, and environmental justice. Centered around immersive, exploration-based learning, ProFESS offers opportunities for students to explore Philly's local trails and waterways and gain skills in:
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Watershed health and methods of water quality testing,
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Species surveys and field observations,
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Growing native plants and land restoration,
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Kayaking and paddling,
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Community outreach and advocacy
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Public speaking and science communication
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Becoming advocates for green spaces and clean water!
ProFESS students will be paid up to $800 for program participation, dependent upon overall attendance and funding availability. Program dates will be established closer to the start date, and is depending on participant availability. ProFESSors should anticipate committing up to 8 hours each week to ProFESS, including some Saturdays. Program spots are limited, so please be thoughtful in your final application!
Please contact us with any questions regarding program details and expectations: profess@landhealthinstitute.org
